Veteran actor Selo Maake Kancube has addressed allegations from his estranged wife Pearl Mbebe, claiming he “exposed” her to HIV.
pearl recently spoke sunday worldHe said that he decided to come forward after the actor spoke about his HIV status in an interview with . sunday times.
“Three months after breaking up with the father of my child, I went to get tested because I didn't want to carry my ex-husband's child or jump into another relationship without knowing my HIV status.'' My pregnancy and HIV test results were negative, so when he told me he was negative too, I simply believed him,” Pearl told the magazine.
In response, Sero issued a statement announcing legal action against those who spread the purported defamatory claims.
Read his statement below.
“The African family is an institution. It is led by those institutions. As the head of the family, I want to assure all African families that we will not abandon the institution of responsible fatherhood.
“Regardless of what unreliable, outdated, and colonized media companies that aim to destroy African families say about my family, I support African families.” I will.
“December is the month of families so I want to encourage and support the family unit and not be discouraged or humiliated by those who are paid to destroy the African family unit.
“I am aware of the defamatory statements made about me and am pursuing legal action in this regard. This is to protect the African family unit.”